Marriage Gold

The lazy, warm days of summer and the cooler temperatures of autumn with beautiful hues of gold and red are the perfect times to plan a romantic picnic with some delicious wines from wine gift baskets you have on hand. The warmer temperatures of summer call for lighter wines such as a crisp Chardonnay with subtle hints of citrus, a light, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc or a fruity Pinot Grigio, all of which perfectly complement lighter dishes of fish, pastas and summer salads.

Imagine a serene summer backdrop of water, hills and tall trees glaring from a distance. The sun is just hiding beneath thin clouds and colorful flowers with their fragrance surrounding the sweet table for two. You can almost taste the mouthwatering finger foods you share with your beloved seated across the table.

But summer isn’t the only good time for a picnic. A crisp day in the fall is also a wonderful time for you to be alone outdoors with your sweetheart. Find a wooded area where there is an explosion of reds, oranges, and yellows in the treetops and on the ground. Being surrounded by so much color will literally take your breath away.

You can surprise your sweetheart with a perfect Sunday afternoon. A leisurely drive to the country to see all of nature’s beauty, paired with a romantic picnic and wine, makes for a fabulous weekend. Slightly more substantial drinks like cherry Pinot Noir, sturdy Merlot or Sheraz wines, or ruby red Port go well with the cooler days of autumn.

Gourmet gift baskets are just what the love doctor ordered for a romantic picnic. Whether you’d like your picnic to be a simple finger food affair or an elaborate three-course meal is up to you. But you don’t have to put a lot of work into a perfect picnic. When you’re with company, you can even make a spur of the moment picnic happen with just a few simple selections that you can pull straight from a holiday gift basket. An elegant cheese spread, fresh fruit, a tasty baguette, and a sumptuous wine are all you need.

Everyone has at least a few gift baskets lying around that haven’t been opened yet. Why not break them out and use the contents for your next picnic? If you want to top off the meal with a decadent dessert, bring along something tasty from a chocolate gift basket. For an extra-special sweet, try dipping ripe, red strawberries in melted dark chocolate drizzled with white chocolate.

An appetizing dessert adds sweetness and fun to an already romantic picnic date. This is the time to enjoy those tempting gift baskets you brought to liven up your dessert presentation. It is always very nice to have a chocolate gift basket waiting after that romantic meal. Fruits and nuts coated with melted white and dark chocolate always make for a delicious dessert.

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